Dancer/Choreographer/Instructor
SPECIALTY: Classic and Modern Egyptian Bellydance (Raks Sharki), American Cabaret and Dabke

Throughout Michigan as well as Canada, Dalila has performed and instructed students in the art of belly dance, or "Raks Sharki". In an effort to accurately represent authentic Middle Eastern dance and enhance her technique, she has studied under Metro-Detroit's premier belly dance instructor, Princess Madiha. In addition to private lessons, Dalila lived overseas and traveled throughout Tunisia, studying native, folkloric dance forms.

Adding to her extensive and unique repertoire, Dalila is experienced in both ballet and tap as well as having participated in professional dabke and multi-cultural dance troupes at such venues as weddings, universities and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Her formal training also includes collegiate studies in Contemporary and West African dance forms at Western Michigan University while completing a degree in Cultural Anthropology. Dalila's dance embodies a deep appreciation for culture, and she is passionate about sharing her experience through performance, education and instruction.

A show performed by Dalila may include Classic or Modern Egyptian Bellydance, Bollywood influences and/or Middle Eastern "folkloric" dances such as Lebanese Dabke, Saidi Tahteeb, Beledi or Tunisian Raks Shaabi depending on the venue. Any number of props might be used to delight audiences such as Zils, Veil, Isis Wings, Silk Fan Veils, Shamadan or Tahteeb/Cane. Dalila has years of professional experience performing at weddings, parties, universities, restaurants and corporate events within various communities. Whether performing in a Zaffe or local festival, Dalila's show brings both beauty and authenticity to every event!